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MOVIE GUIDE: Sex, drama and Lego at the cinema this weekend

Cape Town – The much anticipated sequel of Fifty Shades hits cinemas this weekend. 

Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson reprise their popular roles as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in what promises to be a thrilling, darker sequel.

If that's not really your thing there are other good offers on the circuit.

Two dramas with sterling performances and engaging stories and Batman like you've never seen him before in lego.

Here are 4 new films at the local box office:

Movie: Fifty Shades Darker

Our rating: 1/5

Short review: A major step down from the already underwhelming Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker fails on every conceivable level.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Movie: Moonlight

Our rating: 5/5

Short review: This seamless masterpiece has outstanding acting performances, a well-crafted storyline and everything else that makes a classic.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Movie: Denial

Our rating: 4/5

Short review: What it lacks in cinematic oomph, Denial soars with its exceptional performances, engaging story and all-too-timely themes.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

Movie: The LEGO Batman Movie

Our rating: 3/5

Short review: This animated superhero flick is more about family than explosions and gadgets.

READ THE FULL REVIEW HERE

(Photos: Universal Pictures, Dos Hermanas LLC, Times Media Films, Ster-Kinekor)

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